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As a metropolitan university, we are committed to serving our community through our teaching, research, and service. Community engagement is reflected by the work and actions of our faculty, staff, and students through partnerships and service.
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6,498

students participated in courses with community engagement components

Connect to Our Campus

UNO has abundant resources and expertise available to the community. Call on us if you are looking for an expert, a place to collaborate, interesting events on campus, or a team of Maverick volunteers.

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1,000+

community organizations that partner with UNO in a variety of focus areas

Teaching and Learning

Omaha is our campus. We place a premium on excellence in our academic programs, experiential learning, and developing students who will be the leaders, innovators, and change-makers of the future. Our deep, reciprocal involvement with our community makes this possible. 

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677

classes with community engagement component

Engaged Research

We believe in co-creating knowledge through collaboration. Every day our faculty, staff, and students work with partner organizations in the community to discover innovative solutions, practices, and insights that address our society’s biggest challenges and greatest opportunities.

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Data and Impact

We are committed to understanding the long-term outcomes of our engaged work on the communities we serve, as well as how it impacts our students' learning and professional goals. We also believe in the importance of sharing this knowledge back so that everyone may benefit. 

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301,428

hours of service students donated to a wide range of community projects

Volunteerism and Civic Engagement

As a metropolitan university, UNO is committed to graduating students who understand their roles as engaged members of their communities. Active participation in community service provides them with critical skills important for professional growth and careers.  

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1200+

unique groups have used space at the CEC

the barbara weitz community engagement center

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